Greek Interlinear
Ephesians 5:8 Interlinear
Word-by-word Greek interlinear analysis of Ephesians 5:8, showing the original Greek text with Strong's numbers, transliteration, and English translation for each word.
“ye were For sometimes darkness now but are ye light in the Lord as children are ye light walk”
Word-by-Word Analysis
| # | Original | Strong's | English | Definition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ἦτε | G2258 | ye were | i (thou, etc.) was (wast or were) |
| 2 | γάρ | G1063 | For | properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles) |
| 3 | ποτε | G4218 | sometimes | indefinite adverb, at some time, ever |
| 4 | σκότος | G4655 | darkness | shadiness, i.e., obscurity (literally or figuratively) |
| 5 | νῦν | G3568 | now | "now" (as adverb of date, a transition or emphasis); also as noun or adjective present or immediate |
| 6 | δὲ | G1161 | but | but, and, etc |
| 7 | φωτὸς | G5457 | are ye light | luminousness (in the widest application, natural or artificial, abstract or concrete, literal or figurative) |
| 8 | ἐν | G1722 | in | "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc |
| 9 | κυρίῳ· | G2962 | the Lord | supreme in authority, i.e., (as noun) controller; by implication, master (as a respectful title) |
| 10 | ὡς | G5613 | as | which how, i.e., in that manner (very variously used, as follows) |
| 11 | τέκνα | G5043 | children | a child (as produced) |
| 12 | φωτὸς | G5457 | are ye light | luminousness (in the widest application, natural or artificial, abstract or concrete, literal or figurative) |
| 13 | περιπατεῖτε | G4043 | walk | to tread all around, i.e., walk at large (especially as proof of ability); figuratively, to live, deport oneself, follow (as a companion or votary) |
Verse Context
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Ephesians 5:8 (current)ye were For sometimes darkness now but are ye light in the Lord as children are ye light walk
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